Reshaping an emerging-market giant
The CEO of one of India’s largest makers of generic pharmaceuticals, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, explains how the company is organizing for the future. Source: McKinsey Reshaping an emerging-market giant
Month: March 2016
513: Talking About Race at Work
Kira Hudson Banks, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the department of psychology at Saint Louis University, and a principal at consulting firm the Mouse and the Elephant. We spoke with her about why managers shouldn’t wait for a controversy to start talking about race. Source: Ideacast 513: Talking About Race at Work
It's not your father's globalization anymore
Globalization has morphed in a very different—and more digital—direction, writes James Manyika on LinkedIn. Source: McKinsey It’s not your father’s globalization anymore
Where Zombie Projects Come From – And Why Killing Them Needs to Be Systematized
I was recently in a meeting with an innovation manager at a large company who told me about all the projects he was overseeing. When I asked who was actually working on these efforts, he mentioned there were some part-time internal people and some external contractors. I told him politely that it was highly Read more about Where Zombie Projects Come From – And Why Killing Them Needs to Be Systematized[…]
Making collaboration across functions a reality
Fast-changing global markets put a premium on simplifying processes radically and breaking through silos. Source: McKinsey Making collaboration across functions a reality
DPhil Conference – A fun milestone to reach
As researchers, it is crucial to present our findings and ideas to the world. We DPhils at the Said Business School had the opportunity last week to present our work during an annual student conference. This conference provides a safe, friendly environment to talk about what we are doing, to get feedback and Read more about DPhil Conference – A fun milestone to reach[…]
A Step-by-Step Guide to Protecting Yourself Against Negative SEO
You’re checking the backlinks pointing to your site, as you do occasionally, when you see it: a huge spike in links. At first, you’re not sure whether to be excited or scared, but when you look closer, your fears are confirmed—you’re being attacked. Someone is bombarding your site with spam links (like the ones below) in Read more about A Step-by-Step Guide to Protecting Yourself Against Negative SEO[…]
What Do You Really Mean by Business “Transformation”?
Today’s corporate watchword word is transformation, and for good reason. One study suggests that 75% of the S&P 500 will turn over in the next 15 years. Another says that one in three companies will delist in the next five years. A third shows that the “topple rate” of industry leaders falling from their Read more about What Do You Really Mean by Business “Transformation”?[…]
Managing talent in a digital age
Online labor platforms make it easier to find—and harder to retain—talented people. They give companies a real opportunity to transform the way they recruit, develop, and engage their employees. Source: McKinsey Managing talent in a digital age
The next generation of infrastructure
Sustainable projects will add trillions to the world’s infrastructure costs. Our report finds that private-sector investors must look at new ways to fill the gap. Source: McKinsey The next generation of infrastructure